Sheep

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

David BrownLivestock Field SpecialistAs fall season approaches, daylight begins to get shorter, and sheep/goats are ready for breeding. The breeding season should be an exciting time for producers because the number of lambs and kids raised and ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

This ewe flock budget shows economic cost and return estimates for a forage based production system birthing lambs in the spring and raising them on pasture until early winter, targeting holiday markets. Farmers are encouraged to modify this budget ...

Publication date: Oct. 1, 2023

The sheep budget is designed to reflect the economic costs and returns of a 50 ewe, winter lambing flock (December/January) with lambs marketed between 60 to 70 pounds in April/May. This management system takes advantage of expected seasonally high ...

Publication date: Aug. 1, 2023

David BrownLivestock Field SpecialistThe extended period of drought has led to feed and water shortages for livestock. Sheep and goats may have difficulty meeting their nutritional needs which can lead to weight loss as body reserves are depleted. ...

Publication date: Jan. 27, 2023

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Greg J. Bishop-HurleyPostdoctoral research associate, AgronomyRobert L. KallenbachState Forage SpecialistForages are the foundation of a successful grazing operation. Forage selection should take into account annual forage yield, plant persistence, ...

Publication date: July 1, 2022

Eric Bailey, Beef Extension SpecialistJoe Horner, Agricultural Economics SpecialistRobert Kallenbach, Forage Production and Management SpecialistRay Massey, Agricultural Economics SpecialistCraig Roberts, Agronomy SpecialistPeter Scharf, Agronomy ...